How far is Dora, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Dora, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.33 mi
00h 29m
Flight
21.93 mi
35.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.93 mi
Kilometers
35.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.98 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dora
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Birmingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dora
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Adamsville
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

From Dora
13.4 mi
00h 14m
To Birmingham
13.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dora and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dora and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Sharon Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Sharon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dora and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sharon Boulevard
21.2 mi · 78%
I 65 South
3.65 mi · 13%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 4%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 2%
19th Street North
0.27 mi · 1%
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sharon Boulevard

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamsville
00h 14m from Dora
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dora and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dora to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Dora and 13.9 miles from Birmingham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dora and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Adamsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Adamsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Hueytown Court Department

Hueytown , AL
1318 Hueytown Rd, Hueytown, AL 35023
Rating 2.7/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adamsville.

RAIL

Birmingham

17 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

72 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

74 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dora and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.29 km).

Dora

#1 Dora

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,979
Coordinates33.7287200, -87.0902800
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Sharon Boulevard (-87.090255, 33.72872)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dora and Birmingham. The current time is 00:54:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.